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Phoenix saw a fatal crash on a busy road during Father’s Day weekend, killing a pregnant woman and her son, while Goodyear Buc-ee’s new Arizona location sparked excitement and long lines among locals. City officials promoted the Citizen app to improve public safety and community engagement.

Phoenix: A 1-year-old child was found dead in a pool during a heatwave, adding to a recent tragedy involving another infant drowning, while the family of missing Navajo elder Ella Mae Begay calls for renewed efforts in her cold case. City officials launched the Citizen app to boost public safety and emergency response, alongside $1.3 million in grants to Arizona nonprofits through Season for Sharing.

Phoenix faces extreme heat this week with temperatures reaching mid-90s, prompting warnings about urban heat islands and new cooling initiatives, while a child's drowning at a Phoenix pool underscores summer safety concerns. Arizona State University's proposal to demolish a historic Phoenix home for open space has sparked debate among preservationists.

Phoenix: A fatal crash on I-17 in north Phoenix left one person dead, with authorities investigating the cause, while above-average temperatures and heat warnings are expected across the Valley next week. A Phoenix startup CEO faces fraud allegations, and Allegiant Airlines has suspended its Quad Cities to Phoenix-Mesa route for winter weeks.

Phoenix officials will vote on raising the minimum wage for city workers and contractors to address rising living costs, while the city council passes a new pet protection ordinance for summer heat. A porch pirate was arrested in Mesa after a series of burglaries, and Phoenix artists host a benefit concert to support the unhoused following a ban on outdoor aid.

Phoenix authorities found a man's body in a canal during a routine patrol, while a high-speed chase in Mesa and a commercial fire near 35th Ave and Indian School Rd drew emergency responses. Allegiant Airlines also announced route cuts affecting Arizona travelers.

Phoenix officials warn residents to prepare for monsoon season with microbursts, flash floods, and haboobs impacting infrastructure, while a high-speed police chase on Loop 202 caused a multi-vehicle crash and lane closures. Advocates fight to save a 1920s historic home in downtown Phoenix from demolition, emphasizing its cultural significance and potential as a community landmark.

Phoenix faces monsoon season with thunderstorms and flash flood warnings as the National Weather Service forecasts scattered storms. Residents can use the Citizen app to report safety issues, while a Phoenix brewery celebrates Father’s Day with World Cup-themed beers and a neighborhood store earns top honors as Arizona’s best.

Phoenix: A mid-rise fire in central Phoenix left two hospitalized, with one taken to a local burn facility, raising concerns about fire safety as temperatures rise. A proposed ballot measure on ESA reforms is sparking debate, with potential impacts on local environmental policies and voter initiatives.

Phoenix residents should know about the ongoing investigation into a man accused of starting multiple fires at an apartment complex following his eviction, the tragic fall on a popular Arizona trail that led to a fatality, and the grand opening of the Miniso store at Chandler Fashion Center. Authorities are urging public safety awareness, officials are reviewing trail safety measures, and the retail event highlights rising commercial activity in Chandler.